Here·ford (hûr f rd, h r-frd)n. Any of a breed of beef cattle developed in England and having a reddish coat with white face, chest, belly, and lower legs. [After Hereford, a former county of western England.] |
Hereford [ˈhɛrɪfəd]
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1. (Placename) a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop.: 54 326 (1991)
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings
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| Noun | 1. |  Hereford - hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United Statesbeef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat |
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